J.I. Case 1370
The J.I. Case 1370 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 155.56 hp 116.0 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 11690 to 13170 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1978 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 17,413 |
Original price was $31,400 in 1978 | |
J.I. Case 1370 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
J.I. Case 1370 Transmission | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case 1370 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 130.9 hp
97.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 155.56 hp
116.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Cab standard. Four-post ROPS and open-station available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 80 gal
302.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 34.5 gal
130.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
variable flow OptOptional | |
Capacity | 34.5 gal
130.6 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Total flow | 28 gpm
106.0 lpm |
48 gpmOptOptional
181.7 lpm | |
Steering flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 11690 to 13170 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 300 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 30H |
References | |
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Agri King 1370 - 1270 - 1175 High-Production Tractors published in 1973, by J.I. Case | |
1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case | |
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case | |
"Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case 504BDT |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Power increased in 1973 with engine RPM increase to 2200. | |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | two-stage dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
2100 (early) | |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14.9 qts
14.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 42 qts
39.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 1370 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 9.50-20 |
11.00-16 | |
14L-16.1 | |
Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
20.8-34 | |
20.8-38 | |
24.5-32 | |
23.1-34 | |
12.4-42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 182 inches
462 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
120 inches (duals)
304 cm | |
Height (ROPS) | 106 inches
269 cm |
Height (cab) | 116 inches
294 cm |
Ground clearance | 16 inches
40 cm |
J.I. Case 1370 Weight | |
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Cab | 13170 lbs
5973 kg |
ROPS | 11690 lbs
5302 kg |
Ballasted | 20960 lbs
9507 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1102: diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1148: diesel (2200 rpm) 12-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1102 | |
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Diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD
June 10 - 19, 1972
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1102 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 142.51 hp
106.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 143.64 hp
107.1 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 120.97 hp
90.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.5 gal/hour
36.0 l/hour |
Gear 3-Lo used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16,609 lbs
7533 kg |
Gear 1-Int used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1148 | |
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Diesel (2200 rpm) 12-speed 2WD
October 31 - November 7, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1148 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 155.56 hp
116.0 kW |
Fuel use | 11.1 gal/hour
42.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 156.32 hp
116.6 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 130.9 hp
97.6 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Gear 3-Lo used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16,480 lbs
7475 kg |
Gear 1-Int used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1370 based on its 155.56 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 1370.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.9 hrs
Approximately 9.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (80 gal / 302.8 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
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